[Elecraft] High current question

[Karl Larsen]

Bill Carpenter wrote:
> My K2/100 is indicating high current draw on a portion of 40 meters 
> but only on the antenna.  On the dummy load there is no problem.  It's 
> not high SWR as both antennas it happens with (double bazooka and 
> ground mounted Butternut vert) indicate low SWR on my MFJ analyzer, 
> SWR meter and the K2.
    Hi Bill, it could be that rf is getting into your mike or mike line 
and your transmitting noise that causes high input current. If you have 
another receiver listen to it.

73 Karl


> This occurs at full power of around 100 watts.  Any ideas on what may 
> be causing this?  I'm using my Drake PS7 power supply which has more 
> than enough amperage and minimal voltage drop.
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Bill NZ0T
>
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